February 7, 2010
As you’re probably aware, Botox/ Dysport is a temporary muscle relaxant. It’s shipped as a dry powder, and the doctor has to mix it with a liquid in the office, then inject it. WHEN IT WAS MIXED is critical to it’s effectiveness! If the mixed Botox/ Dysport is greater than 1 week old, it will work. However, it will NOT last as long!
So, if you have received an injection of Botox/ Dysport that didn’t seem to last longer than 3 months, there is a chance that you may not have received the freshest Botox/ Dysport possible. This is a difficult question to ask a doctor, so you may want to ask discreetly and politely, or go to an establishment that has a constant stream of Botox/ Dysport patients.
Tags: Botox, Dysport, Plastic Surgery Office Staff, Roy Kim
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February 6, 2010
Where is your Botox from? A not so easy question to answer!
Botox (www.botoxcosmetic.com), is the trademarked name for neurotoxin made by Allergan. There are several other neurotoxins throughout the world marketed by different companies. The only alternative in the US, for now, is Dysport (www.dysport.com). There are several others on the horizon.
Botox and Dysport must pass FDA regulations to be allowed to be sold in the US. Of course, we have our wonderful neighbors in Canada and Mexico for the same product at a lower price. The problem, theoretically, is that if you order a pharmaceutical from another country, you can’t verify every single step in the supply chain to ensure that it would pass safety, effectiveness, and other tests that are required here in the US.
Botox and Dysport are shipped in special styrofoam containers with dry ice, to make sure that they remain at a certain temperature. Theoretically, if you get some from overseas, you can’t truly guarantee that absolute legal certainty if it’s shipped in from elsewhere.
I only use Botox from the US. Yes, it’s at a slightly higher price, but I’m just paranoid that way.
Tags: Botox
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February 5, 2010
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Tags: Internet Marketing, Shoemoney System
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February 4, 2010
Someone sent me this article, and I find it disturbing and also interesting. Basically, instead of putting liquid explosive in your underwear, you can implant it in the human body. I don’t want to get into too many specifics, but pretty much any surgeon would be able to theorize on how to do this. I’m surprised that this hasn’t leaked out into the media in the past.
Read at your own risk!
http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.view&pageId=123758
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February 3, 2010
In a word- TRUST.
There are plenty of plastic surgeons to choose from. In the future, I’ll go over details on credentials, the initials, the degrees, and the diplomas. Honestly, though, it’s probably a gut feeling of….
trust.
Just like alot of important decisions in life, I would gather information on the internet. I would recommend talking over the phone to several offices and speak to several Patient Care Coordinators. Talk to your family and friends about your surgery. Get word-of-mouth referrals. If you know anyone who works at the hospital, talk to them as well.
In the end, you should choose the plastic surgeon that you have the best bond with. You should trust him/ her, and they should trust you. I believe that a deep psychological bond will help you heal faster and give you a better result than merely going for the highest price, the lowest price, the most prestigious, the nicest office, the most experience, or the most degrees.
Many things matter. In the end, though you need to trust your surgeon.
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